April 2024

Private payrolls up 184,000 last month, according to ADP

April 3, 2024 9:20 AM NBC News, Dillon Fuhrman

Most of the growth came from companies that employ more than 50 workers, with small businesses adding just 16,000 to the total.

Dept. of Human and Health Services issues consent guidelines for hospitals

April 3, 2024 9:11 AM CNN Newsource, Dillon Fuhrman, Samantha Byrd

In a letter to teaching hospitals and medical schools, HHS said doctors performing sensitive tests, such as pelvis or prostate exams, must get signed consent from the patient if they are to be under anesthesia.

Arizona border rancher trial continues

April 3, 2024 8:34 AM Dillon Fuhrman, NBC News

Tuesday marks the continuation of Arizona rancher George Alan Kelly’s trial. NBC News says Kelly faces charges of second-degree murder in connection with the death of Gabriel Cuen-Buitimea, an undocumented immigrant who was found dead on his ranch.

Tropicana Las Vegas shuts down, employees say goodbye

April 3, 2024 6:59 AM CBS News, Dillon Fuhrman

The doors were permanently locked forever on Tuesday. It was a very emotional scene outside the main entrance, as employees waved signs and handed out tissue.

Hospital patients in North Carolina splatter Jell-O on nurses for fun

April 3, 2024 6:49 AM NBC News, Dillon Fuhrman

The Jell-O Toss is an annual event for the pediatric patients at the James and Connie Maynard Children’s Hospital in Greenville.

President Biden issues statement on WCK aid workers killed in Gaza

April 3, 2024 6:40 AM NBC News, Dillon Fuhrman

The president said he was both outraged and heartbroken by the multiple deaths, which included one American.

Zoo in Syracuse to allow researchers to observe animals reacting to solar eclipse

April 3, 2024 6:30 AM NBC News, Dillon Fuhrman

The Rosamond Gifford Zoo in Syracuse, New York will be hosting researchers working to see how different animals react to the celestial event.

NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test announces launch date

April 3, 2024 6:11 AM NBC News, Dillon Fuhrman

The test flight is scheduled for Monday, May 6 and will launch two astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS).

Tesla shares fall, reports drop in vehicle deliveries

April 3, 2024 5:58 AM NBC News, Dillon Fuhrman

Tesla’s published report showing that deliveries fell 8.5% from the same period last year, and about 20% from the fourth quarter, falling below even the lowest analyst estimate.

Earthquake hits Taiwan, nine people dead

April 3, 2024 5:49 AM CNN Newsource, Dillon Fuhrman, Samantha Byrd

131 people are currently trapped, including 50 employees of the Silk’s Place Hotel Taroko, who were traveling in four minibuses. Authorities have been unable to reach them by phone, and have listed them as trapped for the time being.